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1949 Map of Fairbanks D-1

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Fairbanks D-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Gilmore Dome rises above a landscape defined by the winding paths of the Tanana River and the Chena River during this mid-century period. The map captures the emerging infrastructure of the Fairbanks interior, from the traditional route of the Alaska Railroad to the introduction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Small settlements like North Pole and Highland Park are visible alongside specialized aviation landmarks such as Bradley Sky Ranch and various landing strips.

The intricate drainage network of the Little Chena River and its many tributaries, including Smallwood Creek and Fish Creek, dominates the northern half of the sheet. Modern developments are shown through a growing grid of named roads like Badger Road and Peede Road, which connect rural residences and the Two Rivers Sch. This survey serves as a record of the transition from a remote mining and trapping territory into an integrated corridor of transport and energy infrastructure.